COMPAQ Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-1 June 2002 Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing Compaq DECnet-Plus networking software. The DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS software product is an implementa- tion of Phase V of the DIGITAL Network Architecture (DNA) for the OpenVMS operating system hardware. DECnet-Plus network- ing software provides true network independence-you get the full functionality of DECnet Phase IV, as well as DECnet en- hancements, plus full TCP/IP connectivity and OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) functionality. For a complete description of this product, see the Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 7.3-1 Software Product Descrip- tion (SPD) for OpenVMS Alpha systems: o Alpha: SPD 50.45.15 Compaq recommends that you read the DECnet-Plus Planning Guide before you install this product. If you need assistance in planning and installation, contact your local Compaq office. Features Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Version 7.3-1 software provides a set of applications for use on OpenVMS Alpha systems. This release supports the latest release of the operating system, OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-1, and provides corrections for a number of problems from the previous version. This version also supports the DNS Server on Alpha systems. For complete information about the software functionality and features, see the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Release Notes manual for Version 7.3-1. Documentation Comments Compaq prides itself on responding to customer needs. To con- tinue serving you, we welcome your comments about any of the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS documents. Please send us your comments through any of the following channels: Internet openvmsdoc@compaq.com Fax 603 884-3799, Attention: OSSG Documentation, ZKO3- 4/U08 Mail OSSG Documentation Group, ZKO3-4/U08 110 Spit Brook Rd. Nashua, NH 03062-2698 ©2002 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, DECnet, and OpenVMS are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. 2